System documentation

The system documentation for an OpenStack cloud deployment should follow the templates and best practices for the Enterprise Information Technology System in your organization. Organizations often have compliance requirements which may require an overall System Security Plan to inventory and document the architecture of a given system. There are common challenges across the industry related to documenting the dynamic cloud infrastructure and keeping the information up-to-date.

• System documentation requirements
  • System roles and types
  • System inventory
  • Network topology
  • Services, protocols, and ports